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11 Tours and Activities

Plan your independent excursion to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary with the ease of a private round-trip transfer service from Madurai. Your driver meets you at your hotel and takes you through rural India in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Arrive after about three hours, then explore the wildlife sanctuary by choosing one of their daily guided tours (own expense), such as a nature walk or boat cruise on Periyar Lake.

Travel with your own private guide to Rameswaram and Dhanushkodi beach for a full-day tour of the highlights of Pamban island. Your guide handles all the details and provides insightful commentary about landmarks such as Ramanathaswamy Temple and Pamban Bridge. After a stop for lunch (own expense), have time to relax at Dhanushkodi beach before returning to Madurai.

Spend the day exploring the Chettinad region on a day tour from Madurai. Immerse yourself in the arts and culture of the region, populated with 18th-century mansions and palatial houses in the villages of Kad-iyapatti, Aathangudi, Kanadanur, and Kaanadukathan. Snap photos and see the remarkable architecture while listening to in-depth narrative from your guide.

Discover the ancient southern city of Madurai, located in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, on this private tour. Called the “Athens of the East,” the city holds great historical importance to the country. On this tour, see its main landmarks including the Meenakshi Amman Temple and its musical pillars, which produce a different note when struck. Other stops include the Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace and the Gandhi Museum.

Discover sightseeing tour of this ancient yet bustling city, which dominates one the oldest city in India. Meenakshi Amman Temple Gopurams (pyramidal gateway towers) is covered with a profusion of multi- coloured images of mystical figures, animals and gods. Also visit to other famous attractions of Koodal Alagar Temple, Thiruparankundram, Pazhamudhir Cholai and Alagar Koil

An experience on how the famous Madurai Sungudi Saree is manufactured and also various other handloom sarees being manufactured by us. A life cycle of how a plain cloth is being transformed into a colourful saree and also how yarns are weaved with warps and weft to make a hand woven saree.

Each and every sculpture of Avudaiyarkovil are rare treasure that reveals Tamil civilization and culture.The only temple in Tamil Nadu, has unusual en number of rare sculptures that made it from single stones

Get blessed by St. Mary’s Cathedral is a famous church and is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Madurai. It is also one of the oldest Roman Catholic churches in India. and also at Idaikattur unique church of the sacred heart of Jesus was built in the year 1894 AD by a French missionary Fr. Ferdinand Celle SJ. This is a replica of the Rheims Cathedral in France.

Thanjavur is one of India’s most culturally rich cities, but many travelers don’t know where to get started. During this hassle-free, full-day sightseeing tour, you’ll cover the highlights of the thriving, millennia-year-old temple city, including UNESCO-listed religious sights and one of the world’s only remaining medieval libraries. Marvel at jaw-dropping stonework on ancient monuments and enjoy countryside views of wet rice paddies and scenic fields.

Palani Murugan Temple is known as the third in six holy adobes of Lord Murugan and considered the most prominent abodes of Muruga. The deity ‘Lord Palani Murugan’ is referred to as ‘Lord Dandayudhapani’, having the staff in His hand and the deity is made out of amalgam of nine minerals known as ‘Navabashana’.

Book your own private driver for an excursion to two impressive temples on the outskirts of Madurai: Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple and Pazhamudhir Solai. After pickup from your Madurai hotel and a comfortable ride, have time to explore each temple independently and at your own pace. With round-trip transportation by private vehicle, it’s easy to fit this half-day tour into your schedule.